No debate:
The FA35/2 AL is a superb lens, a perfect match for a normal with the
DSLRs, and nearly as good as the FA31 Limited for one-third the price.
It's also half the size/weight of the 31Ltd.
The DA40/2.8 is a novelty item ... a very nice lens too, but not as
useful/flexible/excellent as the FA35.
I'd sell the older lenses and buy an FA35/2. It's a better lens in my
opinion.
Godfrey
Just get to the point, why don't you? :-)
I have the old 40/2.8. It is sort of a novelty. I like it on the *ist D
and the MX.
Tom C.